Ellerhoff, Steve

Pen Name:Steve Gronert Ellerhoff

Comments from the author about writing:I am a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and literary criticism. In terms of fiction, I have written short stories as well as novels. No single genre dominates my imagination, so there is oftentimes a blend of genres in my stories and books. Given the vastness afforded by storytelling, I find my works striking off in directions that are determined by whatever story has come to me. If it's about the first broken heart in outer space, then I guess there's going to be a rocketship and some astronauts involved. If my protagonist is a man-sized hedgehog in green corduroy trousers, I try to honor that image with realistic psychology and care. This isn't a matter of trying to break down or through conventions, but that seems to be part of what is unconsciously going on in my work. Everything for me comes back to story and how I can honor the characters I'm thinking about while using language as best I can. I also extend this commitment into my scholarship about literature and works by writers I'm inspired to write about.

Book Types:Fiction, Nonfiction, Short Story Collection

Audience Types:Young Adults, Adults

Genre:Literary Criticism

Are you willing to do programs for schools, libraries, or other groups? Yes